Sunday, August 16, 2026
Invitation to the Table | When Resistance Comes
Pastor Ben Price
Scripture: Acts 4: 23-31
What should we do when following Jesus brings resistance, opposition, or uncertainty? In this message from the Invitation to the Table series, Pastor Ben Price looks at the early church in Acts 4 and how believers responded when they faced opposition. Instead of retreating in fear, they gathered, prayed boldly, and trusted God to continue His work. Their example reminds us that resistance doesn't have to stop the mission—it can become an opportunity to depend more deeply on God.
Three Key Points to Remember:
- Resistance is not a reason to retreat. Opposition may come when we faithfully follow Jesus, but it doesn't mean God's mission has stopped.
- Prayer changes how we face opposition. The early believers responded to resistance by coming together and seeking God rather than relying on their own strength.
- Ask for boldness, not comfort. God empowers His people to keep sharing the gospel and living faithfully, even when circumstances are difficult.
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